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Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Important Safety Information
Please read these instructions before operating the Azure™ cSeries imaging system.
UV Safety Precautions
UV
Caution
Because U.V. radiation can cause serious damage
to unprotected eys and skin, we recommend to
wear U.V. protection glasses or face shield.
The Azure™ cSeries system comes with a built-in Ultra-Violet (UV 200-400nm) Transilluminator inside
the system. Exposure to UV radiation can cause permanent damage to the eyes and skin. The system
enclosure confines the radiation within the system and shields the user from exposure. The system
is also equipped with a two-way safety interlock switch which automatically cuts off the power to the
transilluminator when the door is open during normal use.
The Azure cSeries imaging systems belongs to Class A equipment, and fulfills the limit values of table
3 but not table 4 of EN 61326:1997+A1+A2+A3. It may become necessary to defeat the safety lock or
operate the transilluminator outside the system for service. In this case, be sure to use the following
safety precautions:
•Always wear UV-protected eyewear that is specified by the manufacturer as providing
protection at the wavelength(s) used, making sure that the eyewear protects any areas where
radiation may come through (UV sunglasses may not prevent UV radiation from coming in
through the sides or around the lenses).
•Always cover all skin that may be exposed to UV light, especially the face, neck, hands, and
arms.
•Always make sure that any UV protection devices (such as the safety switch on the light
cabinet apparatus) are working properly. If not, discontinue use until the device(s) are properly
repaired.
• Please use only UV lamps in the transilluminator.
Electrical Safety Precautions
Be sure to take proper precautions when handling any electrical equipment. NEVER work on any
live circuit, fixture, receptacle, or switch. Safety rules you should follow whenever working with any
electrical appliance include:
• Always shut off power at the main disconnect before changing a fuse.
• Always shut off power to the circuit before repairing or replacing a switch, receptacle, or fixture.
• Always tape over the main switch, empty fuse socket, or circuit breaker you are working on.
•Always check that the circuit is dead before beginning work on it. Using a circuit tester or
voltmeter can help you determine this.
• Always unplug any appliance before repairing it.
Protective earth terminal
The earth terminal, intended for connection to an external protective conductor for protection against
electric shock in case of a fault, is located on the inside of the back panel.
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Hot surface warning
Under normal conditions, the temperature of glass surface of UV transilluminator is
below 50 °C and safe to touch. However, if the system malfunctions, it is possible that
the glass surface temperature exceeds 80°C. Please exercise caution when touch the
glass surface with hand when this occurs.
Laser Safety
General Information
Azure Biosystems imaging system models c600 and c500 both include a laser illumination system
that provides 660nm and 785nm Narrow band excitation for NIR applications. The imaging systems
are certified to comply with CE, UL and CSA safety standards and consists of two fully enclosed
electronic modules located on the right and left interior sides of the imaging chamber. This laser
system is by its appropriate classification and definition a non-removable laser system as it is not
operable when the laser modules themselves are removed from within the system.
Safety Features
Azure Biosystems imaging systems are designed to prevent direct and collateral human exposure
to laser radiation by means of a safety interlock switch located on the right front side of the imaging
chamber. The safety interlock reacts to “door open” and “door closed” states and defeats all power
to internal light sources when the door is in the “open position”. Lasers and other internal system light
sources will not power on unless the door is fully closed. If the access door is opened during imaging,
all light sources will immediately power off to prevent human exposure to internal illumination sources.
Right and left laser modules located in the c500 and c600 imaging chamber are installed in a highly
diffused protective metal enclosure preventing exposure to full laser radiation power. In addition,
the entire laser system is fully enclosed within the system enclosure and there are no viewing ports,
windows, or openings to facilitate viewing of, or exposure to laser radiation fields from direct impact,
reflection, or leakage.
Maintenance
Azure Biosystems c500 and c600 laser systems do not require regular, periodic, or preventive
maintenance in the form of adjustments, calibrations, cleaning, or other standard maintenance
procedures to maintain optimal performance, thereby removing the need for users or their service
technicians to initiate any actions where exposure to laser radiation would occur.
Serviceability
Replacement of faulty laser modules is a manufacturer-only repair action and not a customer-service
action. Laser repair or replacement may be performed in the field by Azure Biosystems authorized
service technicians, or by return of the entire system to Azure Biosystems, or its authorized service
location(s) for laser repair or replacement. Lasers are deemed to be faulty or defective if users
discover images that show evidence of output signal level loss in either the left or right laser module,
a significant difference between the output signal levels between the left and right lasers modules, or
complete loss of output signal level in either or both laser modules. Users or their service technicians
should make no attempt to determine the cause of faulty laser operation, and should promptly contact
Azure Biosystems at [email protected] or their nearest Azure Biosystems authorized service
location.
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Caution
Azure Biosystems c500 and c600 systems contain a defeatable safety interlock system. It is not
recommend or advised by Azure Biosystems, under any circumstances, for users to defeat the
interlock system and perform laser imaging, or imaging with any c500 or c600 light source with the
access door open. The access door must be fully closed.
For Research Use Only
This instrument is suitable for research use only. It must be used, therefore, only by personnel who
know the health risks associated with the reagents that are normally used with this instrument.
Warranty
The Azure cSeries products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year
unless otherwise outlined on your sales order or www.azurebiosystems.com/warranty. If any defect
occurs in the instrument during this warranty period, Azure Biosystems, Inc. will repair or replace
the defective parts at its discretion without charge. The following defects, however, are specifically
excluded:
• Defects caused by improper operation.
• Repair or modification done by anyone other than Azure Biosystems or the company’s
authorized agent.
• Use of spare parts supplied by anyone other than Azure Biosystems.
• Damage caused by accident or misuse.
• Damage caused by disaster.
• Corrosion caused by improper solvents or samples.
Voltage Setting Information
The Azure cSeries imaging system has a power supply that automatically chooses the correct voltage
for your country or region.
CE Conformity
The following Azure™ Imaging Systems, models: c200, c300, c400, c500, c600 are in conformity
with the provisions of the following EC Directives, including all amendments, and national legislation
implementing these directives:
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
And that the following harmonized standards have been applied:
• EN61010-1: 2001
• EN61326-1: 1997+A1:1998+A2:2001+A3:2003 Class A
• EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-11
Protection category: IP20 according IEC 60529
Contact
Azure Biosystems, Inc.
6773 Sierra Court, Unit B • Dublin, CA 94568 • USA
[email protected] • (925) 307-7127 • Fax (925) 307-7287
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Table of Contents
1.
Introduction
5
6
Table of Specifications
2. Installation and Setup
6
2.1
System Placement
6
2.3
Power On/Off the System
6
2.5
Attach Other USB Input Devices to the System
2.2
Connecting to Power
2.4
Software Installation
6
7
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3. cSeries Capture Software Overview
7
3.1
Gallery
7
3.2a
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3.2
Gel Applications
Imaging Workflow
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3.2B
Band Excision and Light Safety Switch
10
3.3a
Imaging Workflow for Chemiluminescent Applications
11
NIR Applications (c500 and c600)
12
3.3
Chemiluminescent Applications (c300 systems and above)
3.4
RGB Applications (c400 and c600)
3.5
3.6
Custom Applications
3.7
Save Acquired Image
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13
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4. Settings
14
5. Help
14
6. Quit
14
7. Tablet and Windows® Tools
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Tablet Specifications
14
7.2 15
7.1 How to Power Off/Restart the Tablet
How to Access the Keypad
15
Appendix A: Running the System from an External Computer
Hardware
Software
16
Appendix B: Changing the UV Transilluminator 17
Appendix C: Installing a New Version of the cSeries Capture Software 18
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1.Introduction
The Azure cSeries imaging systems offer high performance imaging for a wide variety of applications.
The cSeries family of instruments includes the follow products: c200, c300, c400, c500 and c600.
Select which one fits your applications now, and learn more about upgrading later when your needs
change.
c600
c500
c400
c300
c200
Each Azure cSeries imaging workstation can be upgraded in the field to a higher model with a wider
range of applications. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.
The Azure cSeries system includes the following key components:
• The Cabinet – The cabinet is a light tight image station.
•Camera – High resolution camera, preinstalled in the system. A motorized lens is included on
the c300 systems and above.
•UV Transilluminator – The UV illuminator provides 302nm and 365nm trans illumination. It is
mounted on a pull out tray.
•EPI Blue and White LEDs – The cabinet also contains low intensity Epi-white and blue light
panels on each side of the cabinet interior walls.
•EPI RGB LEDs – High intensity LED illuminators (c400 and c600).
• EPI 660nm & 785nm Laser Diodes (c500 and c600).
• Filters – For each light source, appropriate filters are also included in the motorized filter wheel.
•Tablet PC – The tablet PC is a self contained touch screen PC for system control and image
acquisition.
• Orange Tray – For Visible dyes, the orange tray converts UV light into Visible light.
•Blot Tray – Stored in the cSeries door, the Blot Tray is required for imaging all blots. For
fluorescent blots, it is placed on the UV transilluminator. For Chemi blots, it can be placed on
the UV transilluminator, or on the chemi shelf in the cabinet.
•USB Memory Stick – The Azure Biosystems memory stick includes the analysis software, and
any other files pertinent to your system.
• AzureSpot Analysis software
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Table of Specifications
Image Resolution
5.4M pixels (c200); 8M pixels (c300, c400, c500, 600)
Epi-illuminations
White LED; Blue LED; RGB LED (c400, c600); 660nm LD (c500, c600)
785nm LD (c500, c600)
Trans-Illumination
302nm/365nm
Lens
25mm/F0.95 motorized (c300, c400, c500, c600); 8mm/F1.2 (c200)
Maximum Field of View
20 cm x 15 cm
Image output
16 bit Tiff, Jpeg
Working environment
Ambient temperature/humidity: 0 –30°C / 85%
Power requirement
100-240 VAC, 4A
Dimensions (W x D x H)
38 cm x 30 cm x 45 cm
Weight
22 kg (49 lbs.)
2. Installation and Setup
2.1System Placement
Warning! Excessive Weight Hazard – Please use two or more people to lift the system. Failure to
do so can result in system damage and personal injury.
As with all electrical instruments, the Azure cSeries imaging system should be located away from
water, solvents, or corrosive materials, on a flat and stable surface with adequate clearance on all
sides. The system must remain stationary during operation.
Further, the system should be placed away from interfering electrical signals and magnetic fields. If
possible, a dedicated electrical outlet should be used to eliminate electrical interference from other
instrumentation in your laboratory.
The Azure cSeries imaging system should be installed at no more than 3000 meters above sea level.
2.2Connecting to Power
The power entry module is located in the lower right on the back panel of the
system. Connect the power cord to a secure power outlet.
It is important to connect the system to a well grounded power source.
Azure Biosystems recommends that you employ a surge protecting power
strip to protect against potential electrical component damage from power
surges.
2.3Power On/Off the System
Power on the system by:
1. Using the power switch on the back of the instrument.
2. Pressing the power button on the top of the tablet.
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To turn off the system, shut down the tablet by
1. Swiping from the right to left on the right side of the screen.
a. Select Settings.
b. Select Power.
c. Select Shut Down.
2. Turn off power to the system using the power switch on the back of the instrument.
Azure Biosystems recommends leaving the system on during working hours, as the system takes
about 20 minutes for the camera to cool after first power up and first launch of the software.
2.4Software Installation
The Azure cSeries Acquisition Software is pre-installed. When the tablet is powered
on from being in the off state, the software should launch directly into the cSeries
capture software application. Otherwise, to launch the software, double click on the
desktop icon.
Desktop
Icon
The system will take a few seconds to initialize. You will see the
following screen during initialization:
Once the system is done initializing, the software displays the
gallery tab, and is ready to use.
2.5 Attach Other USB Input Devices to the System
You may attach regulatory approved, Windows OS supported USB keyboard, USB mouse or other
USB input devices to any of the three external USB port on the system.
3. cSeries Capture Software Overview
Azure cSeries captures high quality images with a very simple and intuitive user interface. The icon
based software allows you to set up the instrument for different applications by simply touching one
button. There is no need to focus on your sample, you simply need to place the sample in the system,
and select an exposure time.
3.1 Gallery
When the software opens, it launches into the Gallery window,
designed for opening/closing/saving, and printing your images.
It also allows you perform basic image editing on your opened
image.
Open – Use this icon to open an image that is
stored locally, on a USB, or on the network (for
systems that are networked).
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Save – Allows you to save you image to a USB, to the tablet, or to a network drive.
Images can be saved as a Tiff or Jpeg file. File names are automatically generated
with a date and time stamp, but you can override the automatically generated name by
touching the displayed textbox. A keypad will appear for you to name your file. Note:
Azure does not recommend saving images to the tablet computer, in order to maintain a
fast processing speed for the application.
Print – Allows you to print to a printer attached to the system, or to a printer on the
network.
Contrast – Manually adjust the black, white and gamma settings for
the displayed image. Recommended for chemiluminescent blots. Note:
Adjusting these settings will not affect the raw data in your image.
Auto – Auto contrast will contrast your image so as to see the most features in the
image.
Invert – Invert will display your image with dark and light pixels reversed.
Saturation – Selecting Saturation will show you images with intensities beyond the
dynamic range of the camera.
Single/Multichannel Viewing – When a multicolor image is
displayed in the gallery, you will have the option of viewing single
channels, or all three channels at once. By default, the image is
displayed as a multichannel image. At this point, contrasting the
image will contrast all channels. To view just one channel, select
the button that corresponds to the channel you wish to view. To
go back to the multichannel image, select the button with the three
overlapping colored circles.
Rotate 90 degrees, Flip Horizontal, Flip Vertical – By select one
or more of these icons, you will shift the alignment of your image.
Image info – Image info displays information on how your image was acquired. If
the image was generated by an Azure cSeries system, it will remember the selects
that allowed you to acquire that image, and display values such as image time, filter
settings, and date the image was acquired.
ROI – If you select ROI, a crop window will appear over you image. By selecting the
green edges of the box, you can adjust the size of the box. If you wish to crop you
image, select Crop on the lower right of the image. Select Cancel if you do not wish to
crop the image.
Zoom In/Zoom Out – Use these features to increase or decrease the zoom
factor on your image.
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3.2 Gel Applications
For applications that include EtBr, SYBR® Green, Coomassie
Blue or similar, select the Gel tab. You will see the following user
interface:
Autoexpose – Selecting autoexposure as
the exposure time will allow the software
to capture the image for you, using the full
dynamic range of the camera.
Capture – when you are ready to capture
your image, the capture button tells the system to start acquiring an image.
3.2a Imaging Workflow
1.Select a light source. You can select from UV 302, UV 365, EPI Blue or Visible. The correct
emission filter will be selected automatically.
•UV 302 – For dyes that are UV excitable, UV 302 will be the brightest and best light source.
•UV 365 – For cutting bands out of a gel, UV 365 reduces the nicks that might be introduced
into the DNA by UV 302.
•EPI Blue- Select this light source for gels that are stained with dyes that excite in the blue
range.
•Visible – For dyes that are visible without additional excitation, use the Visible light source.
When selected, the software will prompt you to use the Orange Tray, which converts the UV
light into bright visible light to provide contrast to your image.
2. Place the sample on the UV transilluminator, or on the Orange Tray for Visible samples.
3. Select an imaging time.
a.Manual Imaging times are entered using our keypad. For gels, we
recommend setting exposure time to less than 1 minute.
•For 20 seconds, hit 2 then 0 then S. To select 1.5 seconds,
type 1 then S, and then 5 0 0 and MS.
•
To erase what you done, hit the C button, for clear.
b.Or, you can select Autoexpose which will calculate the best
imaging time for you image. Selecting autoexpose will grey out the keypad, enabling you to
simply press capture.
c. Maximum exposure time is 30 seconds.
4.Hit Capture. The software will direct the camera to collect the image, and the final image will be
displayed in the Gallery tab.
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3.2b Band Excision and Light Safety Switch
he light safety interlock switch is located on the front edge of the system and is visible when the door
T
is open. Normally, if UV light is being used, the cabinet automatically shuts off the UV light source
when the door is opened.
The Band Excision button was created to override the safety switch for situations when
a user needs to cut bands out of their UV excitable gel.
Care must be taken to avoid eye and skin exposure to the UV radiation.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTION WHEN EXPOSED TO UV LIGHT. The
use of protective eyeglasses, mask, and/or gloves is strongly recommended.
After selecting the Band Excision button, the user will be prompted to pull out the override safety
interlocked switched, pictured here:
Once the user pulls out the switch, and selects OK from the screen prompt, the light will remain on for
5 minutes, or until the band excision switch is pressed again. Capturing an image, or selecting another
light source will also turn the light off.
3.3 Chemiluminescent Applications (c300 systems and above)
Sensitivity – Changing the sensitivity
settings changes both the sensitivity
and the resolution of the camera and
image. At the Lowest sensitivity setting,
you will be taking a full resolution image
with the camera. And the Highest
sensitivity setting, the resulting image
will be 0.3 MP image. The resolution
is displayed next to the sensitivity
settings.
Cumulative – Selecting Cumulative will tell the software to take 5 images at the time
interval you selected for exposure times. For example: if you set an exposure time of
1 minute, it will display 5 images, every 1 minute. The first image displayed will be a 1
minute exposure. The second image displayed, at the 2 minute interval, will be a sum of
the first two images. The finally, fifth image, will be the sum of 5, 1 minute images. You
can view the images in the gallery tab while the next image is being acquired.
Marker – When taking a single channel image, if marker is selected, after capturing a
chemi image, the system will take a white light image of the blot. The resulting image
displayed in the gallery tab will show the chemi blot in the green channel, and the
white light image in the red channel. This will allow you to overlay your signal over the
image of your blot. Note: Maker feature works optimally when taken on the bottom, UV
transilluminator shelf position.
For all blots, use the blot tray which is stored in the door. The blot tray provides a dark background to
improve the contrast on the blot image.
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Positions for blot tray:
Chemi Shelf (for chemi blots only)
UV Transilluminator (for all blots)
3.3a Imaging Workflow for Chemiluminescent Applications
1. Remove the Blot Tray from the cSeries door.
2. After you have applied the substrate to your blot, place your blot in the very center of the tray.
3.Place the blot tray in one of two positions: on the UV transilluminator, or on the chemi shelf, in
the middle of the imaging system.
•
Use the position on the UV transilluminator for larger blots.
•Use the position on the chemi shelf for small blots. Using this top shelf increases the
resolution of the blot.
4. Close the door to the system.
5. Select an exposure time.
•Recommendation: Set the exposure time to 30 Seconds by hitting 3 then 0 and then S.
Keep the Sensitivity setting on the default setting, Normal. Select Cumulative. After hitting
capture, a series of images will be displayed, and you can select the best one from the
gallery tab.
•
Maximum exposure time is 30 minutes.
6.Select capture.
7. The images will be displayed in the gallery tab.
3.4 RGB Applications (c400 and c600)
Selecting RBG will give you the follow screen:
The RGB setting is for fluorescent Western blots labeled with
Cy5/Cy3/Cy2 or dyes with similar excitation and emission
spectrums.
For all RBG blots, use the Blot Tray on the UV
transilluminator position only. The blot tray provides a dark
background to improve the contrast on the blot image.
Placing this Tray on the UV transilluminator position
provides even illumination for your samples.
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For each wavelength, you can set a unique exposure time. Each channel will be captured in a unique
color channel, and will be displayed in a multicolor overlayed image. You can take a 1, 2 or 3 channel
image.
1. Place blot in the center of the Blot Tray.
2. Close the door.
3a.Manual Exposure:
•Touch the exposure time box next to the channel that you want to
image. Type in an exposure time using the keypad.
See section 3.2a on how to use the keypad.
•To take a multi channel image, such as a Cy5/Cy3 image, enter an
exposure time for both the Cy5 and Cy3 channel.
•
For all channels you do not want to image, leave the exposure time at 0.
•
Maximum exposure time is 5 minutes per channel.
3b.Auto exposure: a
utoexpose will calculate the best imaging time for you image. After selecting
autoexpose, simply press capture. You can choose auto exposure for all, one, or two
channels.
4.Select the resolution. The higher the resolution, the longer we recommend setting your
exposure time.
5.Select capture. The channels will be captured sequentially.
6. The resulting image will be displayed in the gallery tab.
3.5 NIR Applications (c500 and c600)
For all NIR blots, use the Blot Tray on the UV transilluminator
position only. The blot tray provides a dark background to
improve the contrast on the blot image. Placing this Tray on
the UV transilluminator position provides even illumination
for your samples.
1.Place blot in the center of the Blot Tray on the UV
transilluminator position.
2. Close the door
3a.Manual Exposure:
•Touch the exposure time box next to the channel that you want to
image. Type in an exposure time using the keypad.
See section 3.2a on how to use the keypad.
•
To take a multi channel image, enter an exposure time for both the 700 and 800 channel.
•
For all channels you do not want to image, leave the exposure time at 0.
•
Maximum exposure time is 5 minutes per channel.
3b. A
uto exposure: autoexpose will calculate the best imaging time for you image. After selecting
autoexpose, simply press capture. You can choose auto exposure for all, one, or two
channels.
4.Select the resolution. The higher the resolution, the longer we recommend setting your
exposure time.
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5.Select capture. The channels will be captured sequentially.
6. The resulting image will be displayed in the gallery tab.
3.6 Custom Applications
The custom tab allows the users full flexibility when acquiring
their image.
Load Protocol – Load Previously saved
protocols, for quick image capture
Save Protocol – If you have a custom setting
you plan to use multiple times, save it, for
quick recall in the future.
Imaging workflow:
1.Select the sensitivity/resolution for your setting. To use the full camera resolution, select
Lowest.
2. Select the light sources you wish to use.
a. If you wish to take a single channel image, select a light source next to Grayscale.
b.If you wish to take a multichannel image, make sure the imaging time next to Grayscale is
set to 0. Then, select the light sources you would like to image, next to the color channel
you would like them assigned to. Set the exposure time for each channel.
3.Select the aperture setting: the smaller the number, the wider the aperture. For
chemiluminescence, we recommend 0.95 for fastest light gathering. For all other applications,
1.4 is recommend for improved depth of field and focus.
4. Select the focus setting:
a. For chemi applications on the Blot Tray on the UV transilluminator, we suggest 2600.
b. For chemi applications on the Blot Tray on the chemi shelf, we suggest 8400.
c. For NIR applications, we suggest 3700-4200.
d. For RGB applications, we suggest 2400-3000.
e. For gel applications, we suggest 2400.
5. Select the number of frames.
6. Save your protocol if you think you will use it in the future.
7.Hit capture. The resulting imaging will be displayed in the gallery tab.
3.7 Save Acquired Image
Users are discouraged to store image files on the tablet since
its disk space and memory resources are limited. Please use
a USB storage device, or if the system is networked, save to
a network location. There are three USB port, one in the front
and two on the right side panel.
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To save an image, select Save from the gallery tab. A file name is auto populated, but this can be
changed by touching the entry area, and a keyboard will pop up. Images can be saved as Tiff or Jpeg
files. Tiff files are recommended if the image is later going to be analyzed.
4.Settings
The settings tabs allows you access to features that are needed to calibrate the system.
Recreate Darkmaster – Darkmasters are created at the factory, but in the event
that the camera is replaced, creating darkmasters in the field can be done.
Focus Calibration – Allows the user to reset the focus setting in case of a shift in
focus.
Create Flats – Allows users to recreate flat calibration files.
5.Help
Selecting the help tab will allow you to access this PDF.
For further help, please email us at [email protected].
6.Quit
Selecting Quit will return you to the Windows 8 desktop
7. Tablet and Windows® tools
Tablet Specifications
Processor Speed
1.50 GHz
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
Processor Core
Dual-core (2 Core)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Cache
1 MB
Wi-Fi Standard
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Standard Memory
2 GB
Bluetooth
Yes
Flash Memory
Capacity
32 GB
Operating System
Platform
Windows
Screen Size
10.1”
Operating System
Genuine Windows 8
Screen Mode
HD
32-bit
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Operating System
Architecture
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To help those who aren’t familiar with the Windows 8, here are a few key tips.
7.1 How to Power Off/Restart the Tablet
To turn off the system, shut down the tablet by:
a.Swiping from the right to left on the right side of the screen to bring up the right side
toolbar.
b.Select Settings.
c.Select Power.
d.Select Shut Down or Restart.
7.2 How to Access the Keypad
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Appendix A: Running the System from an External Computer
If you would like to run your system from an external PC or Laptop, for service or personal reasons,
follow these instructions. You will need:
• A 3mm hex key.
• A standard USB 2.0 cable, with a USB type A termination at one end and a type B termination
at the other.
• A Windows 8 laptop or desktop.
Before performing any maintenance on the system, make sure the system power switch is in the
off position, the unit is unplugged from the wall, and that the tablet is off.
Hardware
1.Use a 3mm hex key to loosen the 6 screws on the
back of the unit.
2. Gently and slowly, pull the back panel of the unit off.
•Two cables prevent you from completely removing the back panel of
the unit.
Caution! The power connectors for the fans are attached to the back
of the unit. Do not pull the back panel off the unit until you have
unplugged them!
3. Unplug the fan power connectors.
4. Unplug the USB connector from the back of the unit.
•
Disconnect the tablet from the USB hub.
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Empty USB A port once tablet is unplugged.
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5.Plug in the USB 2.0 cable into the back of the unit,
and then into your laptop or desktop
6. Power on the imaging system.
Software
1. On the USB that is included with the system, find the Azure cSeries Capture software. Plug the
USB onto your Win 8 computer, and run the installer for the cSeries capture software. (Follow
Appendix C, “Installing the Azure cSeries Capture software”).
2. Once the installer is done, copy the cSeries folder, found on the USB in the “Calibration folder”,
to C:\ProgramData\Azure Biosystems\ and replace the existing cSeries folder. If promoted,
copy over all existing files in the cSeries folder.
3. Launch the software.
Appendix B: Changing the UV Transilluminator
There are no field serviceable parts on the Azure c system. It is likely that the cold cathode fluorescent
light bulbs will be burned out, despite their exceptional long life as compared to the traditional
fluorescence light bulbs used in other UV transilluminator. Because the light bulbs are not made to
be replaced by the end user, Azure will provide the replacement for the complete UV transilluminator
module when the light bulbs go bad.
Please use the following procedure the replace the UV transilluminator:
1. Make sure the system is powered off.
2. Unplug the power cord from the from power source.
3. Open the system door and pull out the transilluminator.
4. Disconnect the power cable.
5. Push both the left and right locking lever on the slide rails upwards.
6. Pull the transilluminator out of the rail.
7. Reverse step 3-6 to install a new transilluminator.
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Appendix C: Installing a New Version of the cSeries Capture
Software (c300-c600)
Please note: you need to be logged in an Admin account to install new software on your computer. If
you are using the Azure provided tablet, the admin password is admin.
1. Swipe from the right of the screen, and click the settings tab.
2.Select Control Panel then Uninstall a program.
3. From the list of programs to uninstall, select cSeries Capture Software.
4. Once it is uninstalled, you can begin installing the new software.
5. Select the setup file in the new software folder.
6.Select Run from the Open File – Security Warning.
7.A “User Account Control” Window will pop up and ask you to verify that you know the
Publisher of the software. Select Run.
8. On the setup screen, select next.
9.On the next Setup screen, select the cSeries model that
you have.
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10. A
ccept the License Agreement.
11. S
elect the destination you would like to install the
software. We recommend the default.
12. If it asks you to replace the existing cSeries folder, select
Yes, then Install.
13. O
n the CP210x USB to UART Bridge Driver Installer
screen, select Next.
14. On the next screen, accept the agreement.
15. Select Finish on the next screen in this installation
process.
16. T
he next screen will be the 32 bit software setup screen.
Select next.
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17. O
n the “Modify, Repair or Remove Installation” screen,
select Modify, then next and then Install.
18. On the next screen, select Finish.
19. W
hen the software launches automatically, there will
be an error message if the system is not on. Quit the
software and make sure the hardware is turned on, and
re-launch the software.
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